Chicken in Púcara

Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.

About the Recipe

Chicken in Púcara is a recipe associated with Alcobaça and the charm of clay cooking.

The púcara concentrates steam, wine, tomato, and sausages, making the chicken tender and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 chicken cut into pieces
• 100 g of ham or bacon diced
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 150 ml of white wine
• 50 ml of optional aguardente
• 80 ml of olive oil
• Mustard, salt, and pepper

Preparation Method

1. Season the chicken with garlic, salt, pepper, and mustard.
2. Place onion, tomato, ham, and olive oil in a clay pot or deep baking dish.
3. Add the chicken and drizzle with wine.
4. Cover and place in a medium oven.
5. Uncover at the end to lightly brown.
6. Serve with potatoes or rice.

Tips from Empório Portugal

• A pot with a lid helps maintain juiciness.
• Ham is already salty; adjust carefully.
• The sauce should be thick and aromatic.

Possible Substitutions in Brazil

• Use a cast iron pot or a covered baking dish.
• Bacon can replace ham in small amounts.

Pairing

Full-bodied white or light red. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.